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Trump’s Greenland push drives Danish prime minister to call early election

February 26, 2026

Trump’s Greenland push drives Danish prime minister to call early election

Denmark's prime minister has called for a snap election for March 24 as she seeks to capitalize on rising support from her strong stance against Trump's Greenland push.

Trump envoy rebukes Greenland leader for rejecting hospital ship proposal

February 23, 2026

Trump envoy rebukes Greenland leader for rejecting hospital ship proposal

Greenland rejects Trump's offer to send U.S. military hospital ship, sparking heated healthcare debate between officials over Arctic medical needs.

Greenland rejects Trump's hospital ship proposal, citing existing free healthcare system

February 22, 2026

Greenland rejects Trump's hospital ship proposal, citing existing free healthcare system

Greenland's prime minister rejects Trump's hospital ship offer, saying the territory has free healthcare unlike America where "it costs money to go to the doctor."

Trump sending US military hospital ship to Greenland to 'take care' of sick

February 22, 2026

Trump sending US military hospital ship to Greenland to 'take care' of sick

President Donald Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland as Denmark demonstrates unity with Arctic territory amid tensions.

Olympic hockey fans raise Greenland's flag during USA's dominant win over Denmark, sparking viral reaction

February 14, 2026

Olympic hockey fans raise Greenland's flag during USA's dominant win over Denmark, sparking viral reaction

European fans waved Greenland's flag during Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark in Olympic hockey amid President Donald Trump's acquisition plans.

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

February 12, 2026

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

NATO launches Arctic Sentry effort amid pressure from President Donald Trump about security in the region and his calls for U.S. acquisition of Greenland.

Vance: US should get 'some benefit' from Greenland if it's going to be 'on the hook' for protecting territory

February 10, 2026

Vance: US should get 'some benefit' from Greenland if it's going to be 'on the hook' for protecting territory

JD Vance says U.S. should get "some benefit" from Greenland if America will "be on the hook for protecting this landmass" as administration pushes acquisition.

Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure

February 6, 2026

Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure

Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland's capital following the Trump administration's push to acquire the Danish territory through tariff threats.

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

February 4, 2026

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

Greenland offers tourists ice fjords and hot springs, plus flights from US airports

February 1, 2026

Greenland offers tourists ice fjords and hot springs, plus flights from US airports

Greenland, the world's largest island, offers tourists an arctic escape with ice fjords, hot springs, wildlife and more. Discover Nuuk's museums, UNESCO sites and direct flights.

More on Greenland

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
982
During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025